On Feb. 1, 1960, four freshmen demanded demanded to be served at F.W. Woolworth Company store after buying school supplies. They new they wouldn't be served but they wanted to take a stand. The first sit-in wasn't very effective but once more people started participating, civil rights organizations started to spread the word. Many times the protesters would get food thrown at them. This was a nonviolent way of protesting adn had a lot of impact.
Do's and Don'ts of Sit-ins:
Do :
Show yourself friendly at the counter at all times
On Feb. 1, 1960, four freshmen demanded demanded to be served at F.W. Woolworth Company store after buying school supplies. They new they wouldn't be served but they wanted to take a stand. The first sit-in wasn't very effective but once more people started participating, civil rights organizations started to spread the word. Many times the protesters would get food thrown at them. This was a nonviolent way of protesting adn had a lot of impact.
Do's and Don'ts of Sit-ins:
Do :
- Show yourself friendly at the counter at all times
- Sit straight and always face the counter
Don't: